You may recognize me from such shows as, The Discovery Channel...

This video is a few years old, but it is still pretty neat none the less. One episode of How Stuff Works on the Discovery Channel tackled farming. In one section of the show they explain how a combine and corn head work. Check the 1:21 mark of the video for a star powered cameo.

Field Demonstration Head to Head Comparison

 

With the 2011 Husker Harvest Days in the books, I think that it would be a good time to take a look back at the well attended field demonstrations and do some comparisons.

I am going to put a spotlight on a few of the chopping heads on display at the demonstrations and with some photographic evidence on how they performed. In this particular case, I will focus on the look of the field and the cut of the stalk in the ground.

These pictures were all taken from the same spot on the field relative to where the head harvested and on the same day. This particular day had 21% moisture with the yield hovering around the 180 bushel mark.

The goal of this exercise is to determine which chopping corn head opened the stalk to allow for decomposition the best. No commentary, bias or spin. You be the judge. Pictures in order of demonstration lineup after the jump:

Husker Harvest Days Field Demonstration - Day 2

Brrrr. It’s a chilly one today at the Husker Harvest Days. But that hasn’t stopped a good sized crowd from again showing up early to the second day of the Field Demonstrations.

Again there were a lot machines lined up to perform in front of the crowd. I still find it impressive to see all the combines in a row.

The corn was testing at around 21% moisture today. And the Geringhoff continued to impress and turn heads. The stationary knives were taken off the demo head, which really explodes the stalk. Photo highlights of the days work after the jump:

Husker Harvest Days Field Demonstration – Day 1

Husker Harvest Days Field Demonstration – Day 1

What started out as a chilly morning turned into a gorgeous day at the Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island Nebraska. In addition to a busy display, Geringhoff was participating in the Field Demonstrations. Running a current generation 12 row 30 inch folding Rota Disc corn head on a Case 7120 Axial Flow combine. 

A large crowd was gathered well before 11:00 am this morning to catch a glimpse at the impressive machinery on display. As the demo’s started the crowd gathered as close to the safety rope as they could in order to get a good look. The one thing the rope couldn’t protect you from was the guys firing high velocity t-shirts into the crowd with what I can only assume was a rocket launcher.

The show reported the corn testing at 19% moisture with the corn yielding between 135 to 200 bushels.

Overall a good day on the lot and in the field. Here’s hoping the success and good weather carries over to the next few days. 

Pictures from today's demonstration after the jump:

Husker Harvest Days and Big Iron Preview

Next week Geringhoff will be at two of the summer's premiere farm shows. First, come find us at the aemsco building at the Big Iron Farm Show where we , along with 800 other agricultural exhibitors will be showing our newest products for the over 80,000 attendees. So come check us out starting September 13th.

http://www.bigironfarmshow.com/index.php

And over 490 miles south, we will also be exhibiting at the Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island NE. The world's largest and and totally irrigated working farm show. We can be found at booth # 819, as well as in the field demonstrations every day. We will be demonstrating a current generation Rota Disc corn head. I will be providing daily updates from the field so if you can't make the show personally, make sure you check in daily.

http://huskerharvestdays.com/main.aspx

Enjoy the rest of the weekend and if your at either show stop by and say hello to our friendly sales representatives.

Rota Disc Elite turns it up to 11

Here is some pretty rocking footage of the Rota Disc in action at it's introductory field demo at the Farm Progress Show last week.

Turn it up to 11 and enjoy! \m/

Hoff's Preseason Maintenance Checklist

Depending on your location, harvest is either just around the corner or in full gear. That got me to wondering what kinds of steps are recommended for keeping your Geringhoff head in tip top shape. Like a luxury car, some proper maintenance is required to keep your machine running smoothly and properly. So I asked a Geringhoff service expert to compile a preseason maintenance list for me.  And as your loyal blogger/ servant I feel it is my obligation to share that with you.

Full maintenance list after the jump:

Farm Progress Show 2011 Wrap-Up

It was a hot humid afternoon at the third and final day of the 2011 Farm Progress Show today, but that didn’t stop the large crowd from coming out to the show to visit the over 450 exhibitors.

Thanks to anyone who stopped by the Geringhoff booth over the last few days to say hello. Geringhoff is nothing without our amazing customers.

There was another good crowd gathered at the field demonstrations to see the industries most impressive pieces of machinery, and catch a last glimpse at the Elite Series sneak preview.

Geringhoff followed up their strong showing in twin row corn the days before with another great run. Back in traditional 30 inch rows the Geringhoff showed why it remains one of the most trusted names in stalk destruction. Now, this being a “Geringhoff” related blog I can see how you may think I am being a little biased, so I will let the pictures after the jump do the talking for me: